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Cicero · 10-02-2006, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Dagg

Honestly there attitude and play (and to sme extent facial expressions) reminded me of our effort (or lack thereof) agianst Denver.

I also got the impression that they took an early bye week. I would not want to be a Bengal this week.

Brownfan80 · 10-02-2006, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Cicero

I think they did both pretty much at will. Your coaching staff put together the perfect gameplan this week. Before the Bengals knew what hit them it had snowballed into a blowout. I was pretty down yesterday, but every team lays an egg now and then. I think mine got caught believing the hype about them.

I think it was more passing to set up the run. Your second half numbers make that pretty clear. The Bengals gameplaned all week to stop the run and your offense took them out of that gamplan. Once the game plan was out the window chaos ensued.

Romeo who?

Ah man, you agree with NEM, bummer. lol. Thank you for the thoughts though.

Brownfan80 · 10-02-2006, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bella*chick

Yeah, is it me, or was the whole Bengals preparation week just laid back and pleasant? From the goofy trash-talking between Johnson and our head coach, to the awesome Bengals fans who came here, to stories of team pranks, the whole week was just nice.

It certainly was. Don't get used to it though, it's Dolphins week. Though they are struggling so perhaps the trolls will stay away. Perhaps not..

Bella*chick · 10-02-2006, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Brownfan80

It certainly was. Don't get used to it though, it's Dolphins week. Though they are struggling so perhaps the trolls will stay away. Perhaps not..

I won't hold my breath, but I do hope Dolphin fans will be intelligent enough to temper their...uh, enthusiasm. They may always play us tough, but as of right now they don't have much of a leg to stand on.

Brownfan80 · 10-02-2006, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bella*chick

I won't hold my breath, but I do hope Dolphin fans will be intelligent enough to temper their...uh, enthusiasm. They may always play us tough, but as of right now they don't have much of a leg to stand on.

No leg to stand on? That's never stopped them before!

Bella*chick · 10-02-2006, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Brownfan80

No leg to stand on? That's never stopped them before!

LOL, I know! That's where the whole "not holding my breath" thing comes in. I value my oxygen too much!

PatsFanSince74 · 10-02-2006, 01:18 PM

Thanks. You were classy all week and at times showed a greater appreciation of the Patriots than some of our more fair weather "fans" out here who were predicting the beginning of the end or whatever because they didn't like the way Tom Brady held his shoulders or some such nonsense.

Now, just do us two big favors and beat the Ravens and Colts so we can have a shot at Home Field throughout the Playoffs.

Cicero · 10-07-2006, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by PatsFanSince74

Thanks. You were classy all week and at times showed a greater appreciation of the Patriots than some of our more fair weather "fans" out here who were predicting the beginning of the end or whatever because they didn't like the way Tom Brady held his shoulders or some such nonsense.

Now, just do us two big favors and beat the Ravens and Colts so we can have a shot at Home Field throughout the Playoffs.

The Colts are a threat, but the Ravens not so much. They are 4-0, but less than a minute from being 2-2. One of the two near losses was to the Browns.

The Ratbirds have a new qb and some decent recievers, but they have not fixed their offensive line. The should have lost to Cleveland and San Diego. Cleveland for some reason decided to throw the ball from the 2 yard line with a lead in the last two minutes and the Chargers tried to sit on a lead, content with going 3 and out for just about the entire second half of that game with only a six point lead.

We will beat Baltimore pretty badly as usual and I like our chances at Indy. With the departure of James and their recievers being a year older they are more beatable than they have been.

italian pat patriot · 10-07-2006, 05:00 AM

thks Cicero and good luck for your team - i hope you will win the division

the dark days are behind you - the Bengals are and will be very competitive

PatsChick87 · 10-07-2006, 07:14 AM

Cicero, it's been a pleasure reading your posts. I wouldn't be surprised to see your team in the playoffs. Good luck against the Colts!